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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.60, 1,085.20 and 773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.60, 1,085.20 and 773.60 is: 1,085.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.60 : 1,085.20 = 773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.60/1,085.20 = 773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.60x = 1,085.20 × 773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.60x = 839,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,510.72/773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.20

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